Health
GBV: UN, SSDO seek reforms to reduce barriers to justice for Nigerian women
By Justina Auta UN Women and the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) have launched an anthology highlighting women’s Gender Based Violence (GBV),…
Tag: GBV
Health
Experts link gender inequality, GBV to rising antimicrobial resistance
By Folasade Akpan Global health experts say gender inequality and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are key drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), worsening infections and limiting…
Health
FIDA deepens engagement with traditional leaders on GBV prevention
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Thursday held its second annual dialogue with traditional rulers to deepen…
Health
NGO, Ministry collaborate to engage schoolboys on ending GBV
By Franca Ofili A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Child…
General News
Gombe unveils sexual assault referral centre
By Peter Uwumarogie The Gombe state government in collaboration with the UNICEF has inaugurated a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), to assist survivors of…
Gender
NGO boosts women empowerment, peace efforts in FCT
By Justina Auta The Sustainable Women Economic Empowerment and Peace Initiative (BSWEEP), an NGO, has intensified efforts to promote women’s empowerment, peacebuilding and girl-child…
Gender
Tradition can drive social change and challenge harmful norms, says French envoy
By Maureen Okon The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Marc Fonbaustier says tradition is not static but a powerful medium used to question norms,…
General News
16 Days Activism: Counselling fosters GBV solutions – Experts
By Anita Uzoagba Experts in Counselling have called for collective action to address the changing nature of Gender-based Violence (GBV) and provide adequate support…
Gender
Beijing+30: Stakeholders renew call for women’s rights, equality
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger policies, sustained funding and collective action to advance the rights of women and girls in…
Gender
African women educationists demand decisive action to end digital violence
By Abbas Bamalli The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has called on the concerned authority to take decisive action to end digital violence…